By Gaurav Sarma
Published Jan 20, 2025

Hindustan Times
Education

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Harvard University’s 5 free online courses all aspiring teachers can consider

If you are an aspiring teacher or already associated in the academic line, you should not miss these 5 online courses by Harvard University to upgrade your career prospects.

The course helps in learning what makes programs successful worldwide in supporting early childhood development, why some programs fail, and other related areas.

Early Childhood Development: Global Strategies for Interventions

The course helps in building skills in looking at a wide range of data sources, including test scores, student work, and teaching practice. As per Harvard, the course is valuable for teachers and school and district leaders, as well as policymakers, and educational entrepreneurs who are dedicated to improving outcomes for students.

Introduction to Data Wise: A Collaborative Process to Improve Learning & Teaching

Through Leaders of Learning, learners will identify and develop their personal theory of learning, and explore how it fits into the shifting landscape of learning. 

Leaders of Learning

This is an accredited, livestreamed course which targets medical personnel of all specialties involved in the practice of medical education.

Principles of Medical Education Maximizing Your Teaching Skills

The course focuses on understanding the basics of neuroplasticity to the preparation for a Socratic discussion. The 12-week program aims to enhance a learner's teaching effectiveness.

Transforming Health Care Education: The Science of Learning and Art of Teaching